Patio and balcony
You want a hoseable-looking sheet and you can weight the corners. The MOKANI 120 x 180 cm grey rug is about £17.99 and 800 g, with 4.5 from 1,362 reviews on this listing. Care is hand wash only, and stitched joins show.
Outdoor carpet comparison 2026
The best Outdoor carpets, compared.
Top pick: Livabliss Colos, 160 x 213 cm Best value: Habaylin 120 x 180 cm – About £16.89 with 4.4 from 864 own reviews, ahead of the about £14.99 rug with 23 reviews. Updated October 2026.
On amazon.co.uk, outdoor carpet is a thin reversible plastic patio rug, usually polypropylene, not fitted broadloom and not artificial grass. You use it on a patio, deck, balcony, or awning, and for a short spell on grass. You judge it by size, weight, whether it lies flat, and whether the waterproof line matches the way rain actually behaves. A heavier woven piece is a different buy from a light folded sheet of about 800 g at 120 x 180 cm. The [outdoor carpet buying guide](/hub/flooring/outdoor-carpet/sub/outdoor-carpet-buying-guide) covers size, fibre, weight, and which claims to trust. On amazon.co.uk the kept listings are mostly reversible polypropylene flatweaves with low or no pile. Where thickness is stated it is about 0.4–0.6 cm. The plastic sheets are the light type you fold and carry.
On amazon.co.uk, outdoor carpet is a thin reversible plastic patio rug, usually polypropylene, not fitted broadloom and not artificial grass.
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Personal buying guide
Which outdoor carpet fits?
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The best Outdoor carpets in detail
Our view
The Livabliss Colos is a 160 x 213 cm ivory and beige rug woven in Turkey, listed at £76.61 and 3.34 kg, with 4.7 from 34 amazon.co.uk reviews. Fourteen reviews in the saved listing are from the United Kingdom. They praise an even weave, a soft finish, and use on a garden or patio with cream furniture, including one indoor spot under a kitchen table. One buyer needed weight on the corners for a couple of days before it lay flat. The water line says water resistant, not waterproof, and care is hand wash only, even though a bullet mentions hosing it off. The bullets name a covered patio, poolside, balcony and awning, while the feedback field says indoor, so the outdoor job is not agreed on the page. The bullets also say OEKO-TEX Standard 100, and no certificate number is in the saved listing.
Pros
- 3.34 kg, the heaviest rug in this set, at 160 x 213 cm
- UK reviews praise an even weave and a soft finish
- Water resistant is stated, rather than a waterproof bullet
- Woven in Turkey, in ivory and beige
Cons
- £76.61, about £22.48 per square metre, from 34 reviews
- Bullets say indoor and outdoor while the feedback field says indoor
- Hand wash only, despite a hose mention in a bullet
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100 is claimed with no certificate number in the file
Best for: You want a heavier woven rug for a covered patio and you accept hand washing at this price.
Less suitable: You wanted a waterproof plastic sheet under £20, or a verified certificate number before you pay £76.61.
Specifications
- Model
- Livabliss Colos, 160 x 213 cm
- Brand
- Livabliss
- Price
- ∼£77
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(34)
- Size
- 160 x 213 cm
- Weight
- 3.34 kg
- Material
- Polypropylene
- Water claim
- Water resistant
- Care
- Hand wash only
- Pile
- Low pile
- Price per m²
- £22.48/m²
Common questions
Is it waterproof?
The listing says water resistant, not waterproof. A bullet also mentions hosing it off. The care field says hand wash only.
Is the OEKO-TEX claim checked?
The bullets say OEKO-TEX Standard 100. No certificate number is in the saved listing, so the label was not verified from this capture.
Can you use it outside?
The bullets name a covered patio, poolside, balcony and awning. The feedback field says indoor. It weighs 3.34 kg.
Our view
The AUAUY listing is a black reversible rug at 120 x 180 cm and £14.99, and amazon.co.uk shows 4.7 from 23 reviews. The saved listing contains three United Kingdom reviews, each a single line, praising size, price and that it will do the job. That is too little text to judge seams, wind or a season outside. The bullets claim a storage bag and four anchor points, and the printed weight is 860 g. The size line is 120 x 180 cm, about 2.16 square metres, while the unit-count field says 2.5149 square metres, so you should measure what arrives. Care is spot clean only. A non-UK note says the rug is not a single piece, and that comment is not treated as United Kingdom opinion.
Pros
- 120 x 180 cm black reversible rug at £14.99
- Storage bag and four anchor points claimed in the bullets
- Printed weight 860 g
- 4.7 on the listing, from 23 reviews
Cons
- Only three one-line United Kingdom reviews in the saved listing
- Unit-count area does not match 120 x 180 cm
- Spot clean only
- Too few UK comments to judge seams or a winter outside
Best for: You want the lowest shelf price in this set and you will judge the mat when it arrives, not from the star line.
Less suitable: You want a large body of UK reviews before you buy, or a size field that agrees with itself.
Specifications
- Model
- AUAUY 120 x 180 cm, black
- Brand
- AUAUY
- Price
- ∼£15
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(23)
- Size
- 120 x 180 cm
- Weight
- 860 g
- Material
- Polypropylene
- Water claim
- Waterproof
- Hold-down
- Four anchors claimed
- Care
- Spot clean only
- Reversible
- Claimed
- Price per m²
- £6.94/m²
Common questions
Does the storage bag come with it?
The bullets say a storage bag and four anchor points. There is no separate component table.
How many UK reviews are behind the 4.7?
The listing shows 4.7 from 23 reviews. The saved listing contains three United Kingdom reviews, and they are one line each.
What area does 120 x 180 cm cover?
The size line is 120 x 180 cm, about 2.16 square metres. The unit-count field says 2.5149 square metres, which does not match.
Our view
The MOKANI YP012 covers 120 x 180 cm of patio at £17.99, about 2.16 square metres, and amazon.co.uk shows 4.5 from 1,362 reviews. Reviewers put it on a patio and at a tent door, and one says a dog settled on it. Pegs are claimed, and one buyer laid it over a groundsheet without them. At 800 g it is light enough to carry, and several people call that weight a problem in the wind unless the corners are pegged or weighted. The listing says it arrives folded and that the pattern at the seams may vary. A review says those lines are stitches, not creases that press out, so the photo of one flat sheet is the part you should not take on trust. Care is hand wash only, even though the bullets call it waterproof.
Pros
- 120 x 180 cm reversible grey rug at £17.99
- 4.5 from 1,362 amazon.co.uk reviews on this listing
- Four fixing pegs claimed, and a review mentions holding pegs
- Used on a patio and at a tent door in the reviews
Cons
- Stitched joins show, and the listing warns the pattern at the seams may vary
- Fold marks on arrival
- 800 g, so reviewers call it very light in the wind
- Hand wash only, despite the waterproof bullet
Best for: You want a small patio or tent-door rug and you will peg or weight an 800 g sheet.
Less suitable: You need one seamless piece, or a mat that stays put on slabs without pegs or weights.
Specifications
- Model
- MOKANI 120 x 180 cm, grey
- Brand
- MOKANI
- Price
- ∼£18
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(1,362)
- Size
- 120 x 180 cm
- Weight
- 800 g
- Material
- Virgin polypropylene
- Water claim
- Waterproof
- Hold-down
- Four pegs claimed
- Care
- Hand wash only
- Reversible
- Claimed
- Pile
- Low pile
- Price per m²
- £8.33/m²
Common questions
Does it arrive as one flat piece?
The listing says it is delivered folded and that the pattern at the seams may vary. A review says the lines are stitches, not creases that press out.
Are pegs included?
The bullets claim four fixing pegs. A review mentions holding pegs. A carry bag is not in the included-components line.
Can you machine-wash it?
The care field says hand wash only. The listing also calls it waterproof and stain resistant.
Our view
The Habaylin CPR01 is a 120 x 180 cm reversible rug at £16.89 and 800 g, with 4.4 from 864 amazon.co.uk reviews. One reviewer left it outside for a year and said it still looked as new, which is a single wait-and-see comment, not a weathering test. Short reviews call it a good size for the money and a surface for children to play on. The bullets claim four spikes, but a review says those hooks need grass. On a hard patio the same reviewer says the wind moves this light plastic mat. Creases on arrival come up as well. Care is spot clean only, so the waterproof and stain-resistant bullets are not a machine-wash instruction.
Pros
- 120 x 180 cm at £16.89, about £7.82 per square metre
- 4.4 from 864 amazon.co.uk reviews on this listing
- Four spikes claimed
- One reviewer reported it still looked as new after a year outside
Cons
- Hooks need grass, and the wind moves the 800 g mat on a hard surface
- Creases on arrival
- Spot clean only
- Described in reviews as a light plastic product
Best for: You want a small reversible patio rug under £17 and you can anchor it in soil or weight it on slabs.
Less suitable: You need the mat to stay put on paving with no pegs, or you wanted a machine-wash care line.
Specifications
- Model
- Habaylin 120 x 180 cm
- Brand
- Habaylin
- Price
- ∼£17
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(864)
- Size
- 120 x 180 cm
- Weight
- 800 g
- Material
- Polypropylene
- Water claim
- Waterproof
- Hold-down
- Four spikes claimed
- Care
- Spot clean only
- Reversible
- Claimed
- Price per m²
- £7.82/m²
Common questions
Will the spikes work on a patio?
A review says the hooks need grass. Without grass, the wind moves this 800 g mat. The listing does not describe a rubber backing.
Does it include a carry bag?
A carry bag is not stated. The bullets do say four spikes, and the weight is 800 g.
How do you clean it?
The care field says spot clean only. The listing also says it is waterproof and stain resistant.
Our view
The grey-and-white MOKANI at 120 x 180 cm is £17.99 and 780 g, with four fixing spikes claimed. Amazon.co.uk shows 4.3 from 2,721 reviews, identical in this capture to the 180 x 270 cm MOKANI, including the review text, so that count is not a private test of this size. The shared comments say it is light and easy to move, and that creases dropped out once it was pegged. They also call it thin and say it needs pegs in the wind. One reviewer used a small pressure washer, while the care field says hand wash only, so that review is not the washing instruction. The model name on the page is still the German line Outdoor Teppich Wetterfest. It is a workable small rug if you peg it, and a weaker read than the grey MOKANI YP012, which has 1,362 reviews of its own at 4.5.
Pros
- 120 x 180 cm at £17.99 and a stated 780 g
- Four fixing spikes claimed
- Shared reviews say creases eased after pegging
- Low pile and a reversible pattern are claimed
Cons
- The 2,721 reviews are shared with the 180 x 270 cm MOKANI
- Reviews call it thin and say it needs pegs
- Hand wash only, despite a reviewer using a pressure washer
- The model name on the listing is in German
Best for: You want this grey-and-white pattern at 120 x 180 cm and you will peg a 780 g mat.
Less suitable: You are choosing on the 2,721-review line, or you want a care instruction that allows a pressure washer.
Specifications
- Model
- MOKANI 120 x 180 cm, grey and white
- Brand
- MOKANI
- Price
- ∼£18
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(2,721)
- Size
- 120 x 180 cm
- Weight
- 780 g
- Material
- Virgin polypropylene
- Water claim
- Waterproof
- Hold-down
- Four spikes claimed
- Care
- Hand wash only
- Reversible
- Claimed
- Pile
- Low pile
- Price per m²
- £8.33/m²
Common questions
Why is the review count the same as the 180 x 270 cm rug?
Both MOKANI listings show 4.3 from 2,721 reviews and the same review text in this capture. The count is shared, not size-specific.
How heavy is it?
The listing says 780 g. Reviews describe it as light and say they peg it down. Four spikes are claimed.
Can you pressure-wash it?
One reviewer used a small pressure washer. The care field says hand wash only. That review is not the care instruction.
Our view
The MOKANI YP007 is the 180 x 270 cm grey-and-white reversible rug at £43.99. Amazon.co.uk shows 4.3 from 2,721 reviews, the same score, count, rank and review text as the 120 x 180 cm grey-and-white MOKANI in this capture, so those reviews are not evidence unique to this size. The shared comments praise a light mat, pegs and corner tabs, and creases that eased after pegging, and they also call it thin. Four fixing spikes are claimed. The item weight is printed as 1.7 g, which cannot be the mass of a rug this size, so the page gives you no usable heft. Care is hand wash only. Buy it for the stated 180 x 270 cm if you accept that the review pile is shared, and skip it if you wanted a weight you can compare with the 1.84 kg smiry.
Pros
- 180 x 270 cm reversible rug with four spikes claimed
- Shared reviews mention pegs, corner tabs and creases that eased once pegged
- Hand-wash care line is explicit
- Listed for outdoor use, including grass and deck in the bullets
Cons
- The 2,721 reviews match the smaller grey-and-white MOKANI
- Item weight printed as 1.7 g, which is not usable
- Shared comments call it thin and say it needs pegs
- £43.99, about £9.05 per square metre, without a private review sample
Best for: You measured a space for 180 x 270 cm and you will ignore the 1.7 g weight and the shared review count.
Less suitable: You want reviews that belong only to this size, or a printed weight you can trust.
Specifications
- Model
- MOKANI 180 x 270 cm
- Brand
- MOKANI
- Price
- ∼£44
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(2,721)
- Size
- 180 x 270 cm
- Weight
- 1.7 g printed
- Material
- Virgin polypropylene
- Water claim
- Waterproof
- Hold-down
- Four spikes claimed
- Care
- Hand wash only
- Reversible
- Claimed
- Pile
- Low pile
- Price per m²
- £9.05/m²
Common questions
Are the 2,721 reviews for this size?
This listing and the 120 x 180 cm MOKANI show the same 4.3 from 2,721 reviews, the same rank and the same review text. Treat the count as shared.
What does it weigh?
The item weight is printed as 1.7 g. That figure is not a usable rug weight. It is left as printed.
How do you wash it?
The care field says hand wash only. The listing also says waterproof and washable.
Our view
The GENIMO 240 x 300 cm rug is a reversible leaf-pattern sheet at £45.99, 0.4 cm thick and 1.3 kg, which is light for 7.2 square metres. The listing shows 4.3 from 858 reviews, the same count as the 150 x 240 cm GENIMO at 4.2, so the number is not proof that every review is about this size. One review says it arrived rolled and flattened once laid, and a balcony user called it durable. Another says flat packing left creases that would not come out, and a review reports weave flaws. A review says there are no side tags for tent pegs, and the component line lists the rug only. Care says machine wash. At this size you are buying area, and you will need furniture or separate weights because 1.3 kg will not hold itself in a gust.
Pros
- 240 x 300 cm, the largest area in this set, at about £6.39 per square metre
- 0.4 cm and 1.3 kg are both stated
- Machine wash in the care field
- A review used it on a balcony and another under a gazebo
Cons
- 1.3 kg over 7.2 square metres, and a review says there are no peg tabs
- The 858-review count also appears on the smaller GENIMO
- Flat-pack creases that one review could not remove
- Weave flaws mentioned in a review
Best for: You need a large sheet for a family gathering or a balcony and you can weight the edges.
Less suitable: You wanted peg loops, a heavy mat, or a review count that is only about 240 x 300 cm.
Specifications
- Model
- GENIMO 240 x 300 cm
- Brand
- GENIMO
- Price
- ∼£46
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(858)
- Size
- 240 x 300 cm
- Weight
- 1.3 kg
- Material
- Polypropylene
- Thickness
- 0.4 cm
- Water claim
- Waterproof
- Hold-down
- No peg tabs
- Care
- Machine wash
- Reversible
- Claimed
- Pile
- No pile
- Price per m²
- £6.39/m²
Common questions
Will it lie flat?
One review says it arrived rolled and flattened once laid. Another says flat packing left creases that would not come out.
Can you peg it down?
A review says there are no side tags for tent pegs. The component line lists the rug only. Weight is 1.3 kg for 7.2 square metres.
Can you use it on a balcony?
Balcony is a named room type. A review used it on a balcony and called it durable.
Our view
The GENIMO recycled rug is 150 x 240 cm, 0.4 cm thick and 1.29 kg, listed at £17.99, about £5.00 per square metre. Amazon.co.uk shows 4.3 from 59 reviews, and twenty of the reviews in the saved listing are from the United Kingdom. Buyers say it flattens, looks right on a patio and feels bigger than they expected. One review says rain comes through so water does not build up on top, while another says it does not soak up rain, so the waterproof bullet is not a sealed sheet. A review title says it moves easily, and pegs are not listed. The bullets say recycled plastic and the material field says polypropylene. Care says machine wash, which is clearer than the hand-wash rows, though the thin weave is still the limit under furniture feet.
Pros
- 150 x 240 cm at £17.99, about £5.00 per square metre
- 0.4 cm thick and 1.29 kg, both stated
- Machine wash in the care field
- UK reviews say it flattens and does not soak up rain
Cons
- A review says rain comes through the weave
- Moves easily, and pegs are not listed
- Only 59 reviews, with creases and a thin feel in some comments
- Bullets say recycled plastic while the material field says polypropylene
Best for: You want more than 120 x 180 cm for about £18 and you will weight the edges on a patio.
Less suitable: You need a mat that blocks rain or stays put without extra weights.
Specifications
- Model
- GENIMO recycled, 150 x 240 cm
- Brand
- GENIMO
- Price
- ∼£18
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(59)
- Size
- 150 x 240 cm
- Weight
- 1.29 kg
- Material
- Recycled plastic
- Thickness
- 0.4 cm
- Water claim
- Waterproof
- Care
- Machine wash
- Reversible
- Claimed
- Pile
- Low pile
- Price per m²
- £5.00/m²
Common questions
Does rain sit on it?
The listing says waterproof. One review says rain comes through so water does not build up. Another says it does not soak up rain.
Does it stay put?
A review title says it moves easily. Pegs are not listed. It weighs 1.29 kg at 150 x 240 cm.
Can you machine-wash it?
The care field says machine wash. The material field says polypropylene and the bullets say recycled plastic.
Our view
The GENIMO black and brown rug is 150 x 240 cm and 0.6 cm thick, at £27.79 and 1.2 kg. The listing shows 4.2 from 858 reviews, and the 240 x 300 cm GENIMO shows 858 reviews at 4.3, so you should not treat every comment as being about this size. Reviewers who like it call it smooth to walk or sit on, and they brush or hose it in the garden. The complaint that repeats is packing: deep creases, a mat that does not lie flat, and a thin, paper-like feel. One buyer plans to glue it down, and another suggests plastic caps on rattan feet so they glide. Pegs are not in the component list, though a non-slip back is claimed. Care says machine wash.
Pros
- 150 x 240 cm at 0.6 cm, the thicker stated sheet in this set
- Machine wash in the care field
- Reviews describe brushing and hosing it in a garden
- Neutral black and brown colour
Cons
- The 858-review count also appears on another GENIMO size
- Deep creases that reviews say have not come out
- Thin, paper-like feel, and furniture feet can catch the weave
- Pegs are not in the component list
Best for: You want a 150 x 240 cm reversible rug you can machine-wash and you will work the packing creases before you judge it.
Less suitable: You need a mat that lies flat on day one, or a review count you can tie to this size alone.
Specifications
- Model
- GENIMO 150 x 240 cm, black and brown
- Brand
- GENIMO
- Price
- ∼£28
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(858)
- Size
- 150 x 240 cm
- Weight
- 1.2 kg
- Material
- Polypropylene
- Thickness
- 0.6 cm
- Water claim
- Waterproof
- Hold-down
- Non-slip claimed
- Care
- Machine wash
- Reversible
- Claimed
- Pile
- Low pile
- Price per m²
- £7.72/m²
Common questions
Why might it not lie flat?
Reviews say deep creases from the pack remain, and one buyer describes a paper-like feel. The listing says it is foldable.
Is the 858-review count only for this size?
GENIMO B0DH22FX3K also shows 858 reviews, at 4.3 rather than 4.2. Treat the count as possibly shared.
Will rattan feet damage it?
A review suggests plastic caps on rattan feet so they glide. The listing does not state a furniture-load limit.
Our view
The smiry rug is 180 x 270 cm in navy and white, at £39.99 and 1.84 kg, with 4.0 from 51 amazon.co.uk reviews. Reviewers call it soft underfoot on a patio and light enough to move, and one says it folds into a bag for camping, though the component list does not name a bag. The bullets claim four fixing spikes and reinforced edges. A review says three seams do not lie flat and would be easy to trip on, which matters if children or older guests will cross it. Creases from folding are criticised as well. Care is spot clean only. The bullets say 100% virgin polypropylene, while one reviewer described it as recycled, so the material line is not settled on the page.
Pros
- 180 x 270 cm at 1.84 kg, heavier than the 800 g mats
- Four fixing spikes claimed
- Reviewers describe it as soft on a patio and easy to rinse
- Folds small enough that one reviewer used it for camping
Cons
- A review says three seams do not lie flat and would be easy to trip on
- 4.0 from 51 reviews, with a thin feel and fold creases
- Spot clean only
- Virgin polypropylene in the bullets, recycled in one review
Best for: You want a larger geometric rug near 180 x 270 cm and you will check the seams on day one.
Less suitable: You need a flat walking surface, or you will not peg a mat that reviewers already call light.
Specifications
- Model
- smiry 180 x 270 cm
- Brand
- smiry
- Price
- ∼£40
- Customer rating
- 4.0/5(51)
- Size
- 180 x 270 cm
- Weight
- 1.84 kg
- Material
- Virgin polypropylene
- Water claim
- Waterproof
- Hold-down
- Four spikes claimed
- Care
- Spot clean only
- Reversible
- Claimed
- Price per m²
- £8.23/m²
Common questions
Do the seams lie flat?
A review says three seams do not lie flat and would be easy to trip on. The listing claims reinforced edges and four spikes.
Is a bag included?
A review says it folds into a bag. The listing describes a foldable design and does not name a bag as a component.
Is the polypropylene virgin or recycled?
The bullets say 100% virgin polypropylene. One reviewer described it as recycled. Both lines are in the saved listing.
How we compared
Ten amazon.co.uk patio rugs were scored from the listings and the review notes already in the display files. There is no lab test, no hydrostatic head, and no slip pendulum. The highest score is the top pick. The best value is the rug at about £16.89 with 864 reviews of its own, not the cheapest star line. Shared MOKANI text on the grey-and-white pair is counted once. The two GENIMO sizes that both show 858 reviews do not each receive a full evidence bonus. No kept listing is scored as fireproof, lawn-safe for a whole summer, or sealed against rain.
1
Amazon stars
20%Up to 20 points from the amazon.co.uk star line. A 4.7 from 23 or 34 reviews does not outrank 4.5 from 1,362.
2
Review base
25%Up to 25 points from the review count on that listing. A count of 1,000 or more scores 25. A count shared with another size in this capture scores 12, not a full evidence bonus.
3
Kit and stated facts
25%Up to 25 points for pegs or spikes, a reversible claim, a stated thickness, a plausible weight, a care line, and an area of at least 3.6 square metres.
4
Price per square metre
20%Up to 20 points for shelf price against the stated area. About £5 per square metre scores higher than about £22.
5
Listing conflicts
10%Points come off for stitched seams, a trip ridge, a weight printed as 1.7 g, an area field that disagrees with the size line, rain described as passing through a waterproof bullet, no peg tabs on a 7.2 square metre sheet, and an indoor feedback field against indoor-and-outdoor bullets.
Independent review
Last updated: October 2026
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Outdoor carpet buying guide
Measure the furniture before you compare the shelf price. A 120 x 180 cm mat will not sit under a dining set. Weight and hold-down matter as much as the pattern, because mats around 800 g move in the wind unless furniture or, on soil, pegs hold them. Pegs do not grip paving. Waterproof on these bullets is a fibre claim, not a dry roof. The ten prices below are the amazon.co.uk shelves in this capture, from about £14.99 to about £76.61.
What is outdoor carpet?
Outdoor carpet in this comparison is a loose patio rug, not a fitted floor and not a roll of artificial grass. On amazon.co.uk the kept listings are mostly reversible polypropylene flatweaves with low or no pile. Where thickness is stated it is about 0.4–0.6 cm. The plastic sheets are the light type you fold and carry. You lay them on a patio, deck, balcony, or under an awning, and you can put one on grass for a short spell if you lift it the same day.
Best for
- A patio or balcony where you can weight the corners of a light sheet
- A short spell on grass, if you lift the rug the same day
Not ideal for
- A fitted outdoor carpet or a surface you leave on the lawn all summer
- A waterproof roof over pooling slabs, or a barbecue on a balcony
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Buying from the photo scale
This set runs from 120 x 180 cm to 240 x 300 cm. A small mat will not sit under a dining set. Measure the furniture, then match the size line. Unit-count fields on the Livabliss and the AUAUY disagree with that line.
- 2
Reading a shared review count as size-specific
Two MOKANI sizes show the same 4.3 from 2,721 reviews and the same review text. Two GENIMO sizes both show 858 reviews. Those counts do not prove one size on its own. The grey MOKANI top pick is 4.5 from 1,362 on that listing.
- 3
Pegging a patio or leaving a rug on grass
Pegs grip soil. They do not grip paving. Mats around 780–860 g need furniture or weights on slabs. A party on grass means you lift the rug the same day. Waterproof is not a dry roof, and a weight printed as 1.7 g is not usable.
What to weigh up
Size, weight, and hold-down
HighSize comes before the pattern. This set runs from 120 x 180 cm, about 2.16 square metres, up to the GENIMO at 240 x 300 cm, about 7.2 square metres. A 120 x 180 cm sheet suits a small patio or a tent door. It will not sit under a dining set. The smiry and the large MOKANI are 180 x 270 cm. The Livabliss is 160 x 213 cm. Use the size line when a unit-count field disagrees, which it does on the AUAUY and the Livabliss. Weight is the hold-down.
Water wording and care
HighWaterproof on these bullets means the fibre does not soak like cloth. It does not stop pooling underneath, and it is not a lab rating. The recycled GENIMO is the clearest clash: the listing says waterproof, one review says rain comes through so water does not build up, and another says it does not soak up rain. The Livabliss says water resistant, not waterproof, and a bullet still mentions hosing it off. Care on that rug is hand wash only.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Camping and awnings
Trust the weight figure only when it is plausible. The smiry 180 x 270 cm rug states 1.84 kg and claims four spikes. A review says it folds small enough for camping. The same review flags seams that would be easy to trip on.
A short spell on grass
Lift the rug the same day. The Habaylin 120 x 180 cm rug is about £16.89, with 4.4 from 864 reviews of its own. A review says the hooks need grass, and that the wind moves this 800 g mat on a hard surface.
Common questions about Outdoor carpets
Which outdoor carpet is the top pick in this comparison?
The top pick is the MOKANI 120 x 180 cm grey rug at about £17.99. It has the highest score in this set, with 4.5 from 1,362 amazon.co.uk reviews on this listing, a stated 800 g, and four pegs claimed. Reviewers and the listing both flag stitched joins and fold marks, and that deduction is already in the score. It is a listing comparison, not a lab test.
Which listing is the best value?
The best value is the Habaylin 120 x 180 cm rug at about £16.89, with 4.4 from 864 reviews of its own. That count belongs to this listing. The AUAUY at about £14.99 shows 4.7 from 23 reviews, and the saved listing has only three one-line UK reviews, so the cheaper star line is not the value pick. A review says the Habaylin hooks need grass and that wind moves the 800 g mat on a hard surface.
How much does outdoor carpet cost on amazon.co.uk?
Shelf prices in this capture run from about £14.99 to about £76.61. Entry rugs are the AUAUY at about £14.99, the Habaylin at about £16.89, and two sheets at about £17.99. Mid sizes run from about £27.79 to about £45.99. The Livabliss Colos is about £76.61. Plastic mats work out at about £5 to £9 a square metre. The Livabliss is about £22. These are the captured shelves, not a live re-check.
Does waterproof on the bullet mean rain stays off the patio?
No. Waterproof on these bullets means the fibre does not soak like cloth. It does not stop pooling underneath. A review of the recycled GENIMO says rain passes through the weave, while another says it does not soak up rain. The Livabliss says water resistant, not waterproof. The waterproof outdoor carpet page is only about that wording. There is no hydrostatic head here.
Can you leave an outdoor carpet on grass?
You can lay a light rug on grass for a party if you lift it the same day. Pegs grip soil, not paving. Leaving a cover on a lawn for weeks is outside what these listings support. RHS notes on waterlogged lawns are about the grass, not a product approval. A surface made for grass is a different product. See the lawn carpet comparison.
Are these rugs fireproof because carpet is excluded from the furniture fire rules?
No. The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 exclude floor coverings, including carpets and mats, and the 2025 amendment keeps that exclusion. Exclusion is not a fire rating. London Fire Brigade says not to barbecue on a balcony or on decking, and to keep a barbecue away from anything that may catch fire. None of these rugs was scored as fireproof.
Do the 2,721 MOKANI reviews belong to one size?
No. The 180 x 270 cm MOKANI and the 120 x 180 cm grey-and-white MOKANI both show 4.3 from 2,721 reviews, with the same review text in this capture. The two GENIMO sizes both show 858 reviews, at 4.2 and 4.3. Shared text is counted once in the scores. The grey MOKANI top pick is separate: 4.5 from 1,362 reviews on that listing.
Why do some outdoor carpets not lie flat?
Several rugs arrive folded. Some creases ease after pegging. Stitched panels do not press out. A review of the smiry says three seams do not lie flat and would be easy to trip on. HSE guidance on slips and trips is written for workplaces. The useful point at home is that a loose mat edge trips people. There is no slip rating on these listings.
Our verdict
The top pick is the MOKANI 120 x 180 cm grey rug at about £17.99. It has the highest score in the method file: 800 g, four pegs claimed, and 4.5 from 1,362 reviews on this listing. Seam and fold marks are already deducted. The best value is the Habaylin 120 x 180 cm rug at about £16.89, with 4.4 from 864 reviews of its own, ahead of the about £14.99 rug that has 23 reviews. Wind on hard ground is already deducted. Neither badge is a personal test.
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Habaylin 120 x 180 cm
About £16.89 with 4.4 from 864 own reviews, ahead of the about £14.99 rug with 23 reviews.
Editorial
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Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: October 2026
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Guides to Outdoor carpets
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Outdoor carpet buying guideSize, fibre, weight, and which claims to trust, without the product table.Best outdoor carpetWho the top pick and the best value suit, and who should skip them.How to lay outdoor carpetFlatten folds, weight or peg, clean, and store.Outdoor carpet on grassA picnic spell versus leaving a cover on the lawn.Waterproof outdoor carpetWhat the waterproof bullet does and does not mean.
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Sources
Public UK sources listed in the research digest. Listing prices, stars, and review counts are from the amazon.co.uk files for these ASINs.
- Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (retrieved 20 October 2026)
- Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (retrieved 20 October 2026)
- General Product Safety Regulations 2005 (retrieved 20 October 2026)
- Consumer Rights Act 2015 (retrieved 20 October 2026)
- HSE INDG225 — preventing slips and trips at work (retrieved 20 October 2026)
- London Fire Brigade — barbecue safety (retrieved 20 October 2026)
- RHS — waterlogged lawns (retrieved 20 October 2026)
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100 (retrieved 20 October 2026)
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